
Welcome to United Steam Fire Engine Company #3
Thank you for taking the time to visit, we hope that you find this site helpful and informative. To United Fire Company there is nothing more important to us than the community we serve. We strive to maintain the highest operational status with regards to our personal, equipment and training.
United Steam Fire Engine Company #3 was established November 1845 and has maintained it’s proud tradition of answering the call for help ever since. Currently operating with over 150 volunteers and three (24/7) career shifts we stand ever ready to respond to “all-hazards” including fires, medical emergencies, car accidents, airplane crashes, hazardous materials releases and rescues.
The United Fire Company of today is a proud organization that sits atop a solid foundation of history and tradition. Combined with it’s ability to adapt and change to meet today’s dynamic world of fire & rescue services United Fire Company volunteers stand ready to meet the needs of our community day or night.

Need assistance!
Life Member Warren Stevens, July 18
Clarence "Chip" Jewel is in the process of writing a book on the history of the Frederick City Fire Service. Does any member have any information that would document when the "United Steam Fire Engine Co#3" was identified as the Company's proper name. Please advise! . ... (Full Story)
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New Engine 31 Placed Into Service
Assistant Chief Brendan Beaton, September 26
This evening at approximately 1800 hrs., United Steam Fire Engine Company, No. 3 will be placing into service a brand new Pierce Enforcer. The unit will be designated as Engine 31. A Cummins L9 450 hp engine, accompanied by Allison’s 5th gen, 3000 EVS P transmission, will power Engine 31. Engine 31 has a New York style 750-gallon water tank utilizing a Waterous 1500 gpm pump. Engine 31 will accommodate ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Visit our NEW Online Store!
Assistant Chief Rob Lamoureux, June 09
Check out UFC3's NEW Online Store for everything United! Make a donation or buy Lottery Calendars, T-shirts, and event tickets. The USFE3.com (United Steam Fire Engine 3) site is the new home to everything fundraising so be sure to bookmark and check out the site often. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Horine Road House Fire
Deputy Chief Jerry Dorsey, November 09
Units were dispatched for a house fire with reported smoke coming from the house. A/C 20 was on the scene with smoke and fire showing and requested the tanker task force. Crews worked for over 2 hours overhauling and assisted the Fire Marshall Office.... (Full Story & Photos)
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ATV 31 Mutual Aide - Clarke County Va.
Deputy Chief Jerry Dorsey, April 21
ATV 31 was alerted for special response to assist on a mountain fire near Mount Weather Va. Upon arrival, ATV 31 was staged at the Mount Weather research facility for assignment and briefing. After the briefing, ATV 31 was deployed to move manpower and equipment to the fire area on the Appalachian Trail crossing 2-3 miles approx. from the staging area. ATV 31 crew was assigned to a work group with ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Auto Accident in front of Station 23
Deputy Chief Jerry Dorsey, February 16
At 0100 hrs this am Rescue 3 was dispatched to the 3500blk of Urbana Pike (in front of Station 23) as the 2nd Rescue Squad for one into a pole with 1 pinned. Upon the arrival of Rescue 3 the crew assisted RE709 with completing the stabilization and then went to work removing a section of the roof while RE709 worked on the passenger side of the vehicle. Both crews worked extremely well together and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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